Ropa Cabana
We are a Rogers Park beachfront eatery serving unique hotdogs and drinks to enjoy in the summer!
The NEW Blue Jay (previously known as Ropa Cabana) just opened today!!! The manager of Ropa Cabana from last season is the new owner/operator and we are so excited for her! They have delicious fries, soft serve ice cream, hot dogs, kombucha, wraps and more. (& our pup devoured his pupsicle.) Stop by and check it out! We hope to see you there. - Heather & Tobias ❤️❤️❤️
Join us this weekend for our End of Season Celebration... it will be our last day(s) of a memorably wild & crazy, fun ride! Music with Barry & the Fountains and Danny Severance on Saturday and Leah Shoshana and many other amazing musicians on Sunday!!! Hope to see you...
📷Ropa Community Spotlight📷
Happy THROWBACK THURSDAY! We discovered a picture of our beloved hut from years ago when it used to be Cafe Brauer’s. Thanks to Ray Knoll for this picture!
🥘❤️Chennai Curry Dog❤️🥘
Our beloved curry dog is BACK! Last year it was a crowd favorite so we had to remake it!
We drown the dog with our homemade curry along with a dollop of mango chutney. We finish with a drizzle of yogurt sauce, black sesame seeds, and garnish with a sprig of cilantro🌿
This dog is for all: humans, dogs, and even birds! *This hotdog was used for photo purposes only!*
Stop by the shack today and grab one before the birds eat them all!
TODAY!!! Stop by to see Jenny Scara perform. You don’t want to miss it🏖️
🍓🍋Frozen Strawberry Lemonade🍋🍓
Our refreshing lemonade pairs perfectly with strawberries. Stop by and try out this frozen and refreshing beverage today!
See you soon🏖️
🥭RaMa Smoothie🥭
Stop by and try our raspberry and mango smoothie! We use frozen fruit and OJ, fresh and delicious❤️
See you soon🏖️
🫐Beignets🫐
We have a new jam option for you all! Introducing….
Blueberry Cognac Jam!!
Come on by and try it out today🏖️
See you soon🫐
🍋Homemade Lemonade🍋
Lemonade is the perfect summer drink and we have plenty of it! We make our lemonade in-house with honey and mint. We love to go the extra mile for you all and thank you for supporting our lovely beach hut💛
See you on the beach soon🏖️
🍉Watermelon Cup🍉
Fresh cut watermelon is here to stay! We like to write fun messages on the lid to put a smile on your face😊
Tajin and lime juice are available to spice up your fruity treat!
See you soon🏖️
🍌🍓🫐BeBa Smoothie🫐🍓🍌
Our smoothies are a refreshing beach beverage! We use frozen berries and bananas with an OJ base for our dairy free friends🧃
Stop by soon🏖️
💤Sleepy Dog💤
Stop by our beach shack and try our unique breakfast hotdog. It is one of our favorites to serve!
We make an onion, tomato, and cheese omelette to order and stuff it into a cream cheese bun with 2 sausage links (veggie links are available as well🥦). We top off this dog with salsa and freshly diced jalapeños!
We serve the Sleepy Dog until 1 o’clock-ish.
See you on the beach soon🏖️
🎹Ropa Community Spotlight🎹
Louis was so kind to tune our beach piano the other day! It’s ready for you to play🎹
When Louis was younger he lived far away from anyone who knew how to tune. He took matters into his own hands and learned to tune himself. He claims it isn’t a perfect job, but neither is our piano! We love imperfect here at Ropa😊
See you soon🏖️
🇺🇸Happy 4th of July🇺🇸
Spend your day off with us and enjoy our 7/4 specials❤️🤍💙
$7 Jimmy Carter Chili Dog🌶️
A bowl of chili with a sliced hot dog on top and oyster crackers. Feel free to add or take away any toppings!
$4 Rocket Slushie🚀
A blue raspberry and cherry slushie mixture. Delicious and refreshing!
See you on the beach🏖️
🌶️Chili Dog🌶️
Another classic hot dog we serve is the chili dog. We generously drown the dog with our in-house chili. We sprinkle cheese, freshly chopped onions, and jalapeños on top of the chili and garnish with cilantro!
We offer veggie dogs AND veggie chili for our veggie friends🌶️
See you on the beach soon🏖️
🦀Ropa Community Spotlight🦀
Our lifeguard neighbors work hard everyday to keep us safe on the beach. Did you know they also save crabs?! It’s always a good time here at Ropa Cabana🏖️
See you soon☀️
🇩🇰Danish Dog🇩🇰
Another unique hot dog we serve is our Danish dog! We start with sliced pickles and half moon tomatoes on either side of the dog. We add our in-house remoulade (coleslaw, mayo, and mustard) and top it off with French onions, ketchup, and mustard.❤️
Veggie dogs are also available!
See you soon🏖️
☕️Metropolis Coffee☕️
We’ve got coffee! We have iced, hot, and extra hot coffee and espresso drinks ready for you! We use a local roaster, Metropolis Coffee, so you know it’s good👌
See you soon🏖️
☀️🍍It’s Piña Colada time🍍☀️
Come grab one of our refreshing summertime drinks!
See you soon🏖️
🌭Seattle Dog🌭
Take a trip to the west coast with our Seattle Dog! Cream cheese and in-house caramelized onions compliment each other perfectly on this dog. We top it off with a ketchup and mustard drizzle and freshly sliced jalapeño rings.💚
We have this delicious and savory treat ready for you on the beach!
See you soon🏖️
☀️🧉Ropa, Relax, and Repeat🧉☀️
Bring a friend or two and join us on the beach soon🏖️
🍓Strawberry Daiquiri🍓
Our mocktails are ready for you! A beach essential, strawberry daiquiris are refreshing and sweet.
See you on the beach soon🏖️
🇩🇪German Dog🇩🇪
Our next featured hot dog is our German hot dog. An hommage to our fearless leader, Tobias, the German dog has our in-house sauerkraut with apples and pineapple. This sweet and tangy delight is topped with brown mustard to tie it all together in a poppy seed bun.
As always, veggie options are available for our veggie friends.
Stop by and try one! See you soon🏖️
🍊Fresh Squeezed OJ🍊
For a limited time, we have fresh squeezed orange juice! Treat yourself to this refreshing and sweet treat.
See you soon🏖️
We have an updated time for Leah’s set this weekend!
We will see you this Sunday!
🌮Walking Tacos🌮
We have more than just hotdogs! This Midwest classic is perfect for the beach🏖️
We add our in-house chili (meat or veggie), cheddar cheese, diced onions, salsa, pickled jalapeños, sour cream, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Which chip bag are you choosing? Fritos or Doritos? Correct answers only.
See you soon🍍
Feeling hungry? Try our ☀️MEAL DEAL☀️
Save some $$$ and choose a hotdog, chips, and soda combo to fuel your beach fun!
See you on the beach soon 🏖️
✨🌭Chicago Style🌭✨
Our first featured hot dog MUST be our Chicago Style!
Freshly chopped raw onions, green relish, half moon tomatoes, a pickle spear, yellow mustard, sport peppers, and celery salt served in a poppy seed bun on top of a Vienna Beef hot dog. What more could you ask for? Ketchup?
*Veggie hot dogs are available for our vegetarian friends*
See you on the beach soon🏖️
🚨UPCOMING EVENT🚨
Join us this Saturday at 5pm to enjoy Paul Blanding’s musical talents! You don’t want to miss it🎶
See you soon🏖️
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Opening Hours
Monday | 10:00 - 19:00 |
Tuesday | 10:00 - 19:00 |
Wednesday | 10:00 - 19:00 |
Thursday | 10:00 - 19:00 |
Friday | 10:00 - 19:00 |
Saturday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
Sunday | 09:00 - 19:00 |